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including or influencing every part of something
the book's overarching theme Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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Recent Examples of overarching
The better focus given to the Artemis missions in the last year have assuaged some of 2021′s warnings, but the panel still considers having multiple contractors at play vs. one overarching lead contractor a risk.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
But the overarching taste of the evening’s results was bitter.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
Although the year just started, Fahn is seeing a transition into a new overarching design style.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
Despite an overarching good versus evil battle, MHA is much more focused on the daily lives of the UA High students and their respective friendships, struggles, and victories.
—William Goodman, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
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Bregman’s talent and extensive postseason experience align well with a championship-caliber ball club who is looking to replace disappointment with glory in the month of October.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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There was severe flooding throughout the region with extensive damage in Asheville and many smaller communities in North Carolina and Tennessee.Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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There were no precedents, no analytics to track engagement and no targeted audiences beyond a general sense of Wired’s readership.Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Dench — who will turn 90 on Dec. 9 — recently sat down with U.K. outlet The Times to discuss the milestone birthday and life in general.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Among our best overall Black Friday deal picks is the popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which soothes and plumps while dissolving dead skin cells.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The latest ring technology collects more than 20 biometrics to provide users with perspectives on their overall well-being and constitution, ranging from heart rate and activity metrics to sleep and body temperature monitoring.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Fear of stigma, inaccessible benefits, and generic policies that fail to address unique needs are common barriers.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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She’s canceled streaming subscriptions, switched to generic brands and cut back spending on haircare products and clothes.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Big Mike bananas — a common translation of the flavorful Gros Michel banana variety — were once ubiquitous and have now become virtually impossible to find.Alana Wise, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Even though the Joshua tree is currently ubiquitous, climate models clearly show there won’t be much suitable habitat left by the end of the century, Kaiser said.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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At your next annual exam with your primary care doctor, ask for a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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The day was the first pass at a comprehensive oral history of the campaign.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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For the broader fintech ecosystem, this acquisition serves as a wake-up call.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Counselor Melissa Hoeppner nominated Dean for her work with school organizations and the broader community.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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The search for Kobayashi has garnered widespread attention online and in Los Angeles, and volunteers have organized groups to search the streets for her.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Winners and organizers spoke to PEOPLE about their experience participating in the widespread sensation that's come from searching for celebrity doppelgängers.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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